courtlistener_get_citing_cases

A read tool on the Courtlistener MCP server.

SERVERCourtlistener SOURCEdefendthedisabled/courtlistener-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What courtlistener_get_citing_cases does on Courtlistener

AI agents call courtlistener_get_citing_cases to retrieve information from Courtlistener without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why courtlistener_get_citing_cases is rated Low

The tool appears to fetch or retrieve citing cases from CourtListener's database. The pattern of similar tools on the server (all get/list/search operations) and the absence of any create, modify, delete, or execute language strongly suggests this is a read-only query tool.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'courtlistener_get_citing_cases' indicates it retrieves data about cases that cite a given case.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs courtlistener_get_citing_cases safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Courtlistener, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For courtlistener_get_citing_cases, this is the rule to start with:

courtlistener_get_citing_cases Allowed

courtlistener_get_citing_cases is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "courtlistener_get_citing_cases": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Courtlistener, apply this rule, and every courtlistener_get_citing_cases call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about courtlistener_get_citing_cases

What does the courtlistener_get_citing_cases tool do? +

courtlistener_get_citing_cases is a read tool on the Courtlistener MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Courtlistener MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on courtlistener_get_citing_cases? +

Register the Courtlistener MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for courtlistener_get_citing_cases: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Courtlistener. Nothing to install.

What risk level is courtlistener_get_citing_cases? +

courtlistener_get_citing_cases is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit courtlistener_get_citing_cases? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the courtlistener_get_citing_cases rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block courtlistener_get_citing_cases completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for courtlistener_get_citing_cases. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides courtlistener_get_citing_cases? +

courtlistener_get_citing_cases is provided by the Courtlistener MCP server (defendthedisabled/courtlistener-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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